Measuring 28.5 x 30 cm, this child's dress front from Afghanistan is in excellent condition. Mirrors are extensively used in Pashtun embroidery, because they reflect sunlight and protect the wearer from evil glances. The mica is attached to the fabric by means of minutely stitched mirror frameworks and encircling borders. This textile is impressive based on the extensive mirrorwork, beadwork, and meticulous herringbone stitch, with metallic thread in Bukhara couching...

Japanese Kiri wood and lacquered floral decorated Hibachi with copper lining, 9 1/4" high, 10 1/4" diameter-outside, and 5" high, 8 1/4" diameter-inside polished copper liner, with 3" wide Lacquer band on the lower area. Low relief lacquer decoration on both sides. The condition is good, one small area about 1" long old separation in the natural Kiri wood.

In the mountainous central provinces of Afghanistan embroidery is an important winter activity for women. This hand-embroidered textile from central Afghanistan measures 26 x 28 cm, composed of silk thread in cross stitch on a beige cotton linen background. It is in excellent condition and its estimated age is mid to late 20th century...

PAIR OF RIRUAL TRAYS

Korean traditional wooden offering stands, early-mid 20th century, approx. 21 x 18.2 x H 5.7cm (8.26 x 7.16 x 2.24in) each. Profoundly aesthetically applyable to flower stand or so. Some expected deterioration due to aging as is...

Strong geometric shapes densely embroidered in satin stich in vibrant colors animate this Hazara textile from central Afghanistan which is estimated to date to the mid 20th century. Silk thread embroidered on a fine cotton linen ground, the patterns are artfully joined into a robust and dynamic unity. Embroidery is an important winter activity for Hazara women who inhabit mountainous central Afghanistan, including Bamiyan, Oruzgan and Ghazni provinces...

DOLL MOLD

Wood carving mold on both sides, pre-1950, Japan, 13 x 8 x 2 cm (5.11 x 3.14 x 0.78in)


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Large Murano Cased FIRE OPAL White and GOLD FLECKS Flower Top Art Glass Candle Stick!!! Believe it is an Alfredo BARBINI or SALVIATI piece!!! The piece has a beautiful shine from within and can look BLUE in certain areas. There is NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 10" tall x 4" across at the base ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!

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Impressive Large Murano Cased Copper AVENTURINE Flecks over White Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Original Label!!! Documented as an Alfredo BARBINI piece, circa 1950s!!! It still has the Camer Glass NY label attached. The piece Shimmers like crazy! It has NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 11" (27.94 cm) x 10 1/2" (26.67 cm) across x 2 3/4" high (6.98 cm) …....

A pair of embroidered ankle bands from Turkmenistan, measuring 20.3 x 22.9 cm. Embroidery technique is extremely fine herringbone and satin stitch on an indigo silk background. Condition: Excellent. Circa early to mid 20th century.

This saye gosha (or segusha) shows the dynamic use of line and vivid color for which Uzbek Lakai embroidery is famous. Saye gosha are V-shaped hangings used to decorate piles of quilts while in storage during the day in the yurt. The Lakai are an Uzbek tribe who currently live around Kunduz in northern Afghanistan. Originally more widespread, they were also once found in what is now Uzbekistan and Tajikistan...

This is the largest size Thule vase made by Holmgaard. The vase, made in smoke grey glass, is 9 1/4 inches (23.2 cm) in diameter, and stands 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm) tall at the highest point. It tapers to 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm) at the base. It is in excellent, near mint condition, with no discernable scratches (except for those expected on the base), and no chips cracks or repairs. Absolutely beautiful piece of glass! The base is signed Holmgaard/1961 with Per Lutken's cypher

This is an Uzbek embroidered cloth from northern Afghanistan. The motifs and colors are typical of the embroideries of Tajikistan and southern Uzbekistan (Sukhandarya). Cross stitch and satin stitch in pink, green, yellow and blue yellow silk thread. This textile was probably made for a dowry. It measures 29.5 x 30 cm. Condition: Excellent, no fraying, no stains, no odors. Estimated age: mid or late 20th century.

Striking, tall, a canne verticale vase attributed to Fratelli Toso. Similar designs are shown in Leslie Pinas book "Fratelli Toso" pgs, 22-23. It requires great skill to keep the canes from spiraling, especially in a tall piece. The craftsman who made this kept the canes perfectly vertical. Composed of alternating black and opaline canes, the space between the canes appears to be silver, but on closer inspection the spaces are clear glass which allow light to pass through the piece...

A child's embroidered dress front from Hunza valley, located in the rugged, mountainous northern areas of Pakistan. Silk thread on cotton ground, densely embroidered in cross stitch and petit point. Estimated age mid 20th century. Measures 28 x 48.5 cm (11 x 19"). Some staining on the front with some dye bleeding. The reverse is lined in silk.

This woven textile is from Tibet. Measuring 21.8 x 376 cm, it is in excellent condition. The high lustre of the wool is attributed to the high lanolin content of the goat wool in the high altitude regions of the Tibetan plateau. Enlargement #12 shows the use of these sashes in traditional Tibetan nomadic culture (© 1995 East of Lo Manthang by Peter Matthiessen and Thomas Laird)...

A fine 20th century studio lacquer charger. Persimmon orange-red lacquer with decoration of peony blossoms incised to an under layer of black lacquer in the Kamakura manner (and possibly from one of the ateliers in that town which can still be seen and visited when trekking up the main street to the temples.) Gilt lacquered rim. Black lacquer also singularly exposed inside the foot rim. Good condition with light wear. Diameter 15 1/2 inches (39.37 cm)

Chinese scroll . Hand painted on paper. Numerous seals in red. Old label Saying 20 Kuan Yin. 140x69 cm. Undated, estimated to be early 20 th century or earlier. Good condition. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

A Chinese soapstone seal with dragon finial. 20th Century. Good condition, please refer enlargements for condition details. 1-5/8"X1"X1".

A Mounted Fan-Shaped Painting Portraying Children at Play by the Figure-Painting Master Xu Cao (Xu Yansun 1899-1961) Color on Paper Inscribed & Signed with two artist seals. 徐操 子孫萬代福人物畫扇面（已装裱） 款識：桂庭先生雅正 燕孫徐操寫於霜紅龕。 钤印：徐、燕孫。 徐操 （1899—1961）字燕孙，别号霜红楼主，又号霜红龛主、中秋生。斋号霜红楼、寒水堂、归燕楼等。原名存，清光绪二十五年（己亥，189...

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Venetian Style Murano Cased WHITE and BLUE Art Glass Vase!!! Attributed to FRATELLI TOSO, Circa 1940s!!! An earlier version in multicolor from the 1920s is pictured in the Fratelli Toso book. That piece is appraised in the thousands $$$. My piece also has 2 pieces of old labels underneath (worn). Does need some cleaning, as it is an older piece. There is NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks)...

A woven wool sash from Tibet, circa mid to late 20th century. Measuring 15.3 x 300 cm including the fringes, it is in overall good condition, but with some fraying. These sashes are used by Tibetans to tie their traditional attire (chuba for women, lokpa for men) and also to secure knives, bundles etc. Enlargement #6 shows the use of these sashes in traditional Tibetan nomadic culture (© 1995 East of Lo Manthang by Peter Matthiessen and Thomas Laird).

TEABURI BRAZIER

Refined Japanese ceramic 'teaburi' (small hand-warmer brazier) of minimally roundish cylinder form coated with calm glossy pale glazing, early 20th century, approx. H 20 x D 17cm (7.87 x 6.69in)...

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Murano Cased COBALT BLUE Opalescent White Somerso Art Glass Biomorphic Bowl!!! Attributed to Archimede SEGUSO!! Has no damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 7" long x 5 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" at highest ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!

Measuring 8 x 116 inches (20.3 x 294.6 cm) including the braided fringes, this woven wool sash from Tibet is in excellent condition...

French Pink and Raspberry color mottled Marble and Ormolu Dore Bronze Desk Set, 6 1/4" high, 10 3/8" wide, 6 1/2" deep, with two(2) inkwell without inserts, removable large Heron shape seal in the center and horizontal long well for pen in front, resting on four(4) bronze bun shape feet. The condition is good except tiny frits around the corners, marble is heavy and Ormolu is in good condition.

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Beautiful Murano White OPALESCENT, Twisted ZANFIRICO Ribbons and AVENTURINE FLECKS Art Glass Butterfly Shaped Bowl!!! Documented as FRATELLI TOSO!!! It has an unusual shape, with almost black and red orange canes. Would be a great display item on any table! There are NO damages (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Please see stock # 3287 for a similar piece with a Shell shape!

Measures 8" long (20.32 cm)...

An American Pair of Faux Alligator Waste Paper Baskets 11”, And 10” Berlin Estate

Calligraphy in the style of or attributed to Lu Yifei a famous calligrapher n painter

Ito Sozan
Peahen
Date: Pre-1923. Pre-earthquake.
Size: Tanzaku. 11.75 x 5.25 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Artist's double red square seal at lower right.
Reference: Attribution by Mauro Novelli as T-48 at itosozan.com.
Medium: Crepe (chirimen) Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Lightly foxed.

Quillen…..an English Silver Plate hot water container measuring 6.5” with hallmarks for London in the Georgian style with a wicker wrapped handle Quillen

Possibly Italian Brass urn circa 1900-1920, measuring 12” high by 18” wide

STONE INARI FOX HEAD

Tochigi, Northern Kanto region, Japan, early 20th century, H 16.5 x W 9.5 x D 11 cm (6.49 x 3.74 x 4.33in). Stands on its own.


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Cambodian Angkhor Thom design hinged Silver Box, 1 1/2" high, 6 3/8" wide, 3 7/8" deep, impressed design of Angkor Thom within impressed scrolling leaves and vines design border on top, and scrolling leafy design on all sides, impressed mark on the bottom. The condition is good.

FOOT TALISMANS

Pair of tin sandals made and didicated to temple/shrine to pray for the safety of practitioners (shugenja) or itinerant Buddhist monks (yamabushi) who do the Shugen-do mountaineering ascetic, with the Indian-ink sign of a Japanese four-character idiom as "Realisation of Great ambition". Showa period, 20th century, Japan. approx. 25 x 9 x 6 cm (9.84 x 3.54 x 2.36in). The condition is as is as seen.


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Chinese porcelain vase, ovoid form, with painted over glazed scene of figures including ladies sitting at a table, another lady with flower and a child, signed on bottom with four character mark, mid 20th century. Size: 5 1/4" high

Chinese Archaistic Exotic wood Double handled libation cups. unique and quite old pair of tiger handled libation cups or tiny censors? The wood is unknown it seems like a very fine burl or possibly a sandal wood notice the extremely tiny wood knots that appear as spots. The interior cup fits a US quarter. No damage no marks. Size w 2.75" by 1.75" w h 1.5"

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Beautiful Murano Cased White, AVENTURINE and GOLD FLECKS Circus Tent Ashtray, Lighter and Holder SET!!! Attributed and documented to Alfredo BARBINI, circa 1950's!!! They have NO damage (chips, nicks or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

The Bowl measures 5" long (12.7 cm) x 4 1/4" wide (10.79 cm) - The Lighter measures 3" tall + holder ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!

African, probably Ethiopian teaching board. Extra large 89x39 cm. Heavy wood with black ink Arabic script on both sides. Ex private collection. Can be viewed and collected in central London as excess weight would make shipping expensive.

Vintage ROLEX 14mm Logo Buckle 18k Gold marked: “.750 Swiss”. Scarce vintage 1960s. 14mm diameter between the arms. This Rolex Logo Buckle completes the 2-Tone and 18k Gold Rolex Mid-Size Watch Models, which requires a smaller size strap. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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A very well made, hand painted, vintage Hungarian Herend Porcelain Factory figurine depicting a dancing male Hungarian peasant dressed in traditional Hungarian folk costume performing the national dance, " Lad."

The underside marked in blue with Herend Porcelain Factory mark and also with incised Herend and the number 5496.

HEIGHT: 29.5 cm (11-5/8 inch).

CONDITION: In excellent condition.

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Small box and cover made of very thinly cut kiri (Paulownia) wood, in the shape of a Daruma doll. The cover is decorated in gold, silver and red kiji makie technique (lacquer decoration applied to natural wood) with three tumbler dolls: rat, farmer girl, samurai boy.

Inside the surface is covered in plain black lacquer, the cover signed in makie gold lacquer: Tairei.

Japan, Showa era, 1950s

1.25 x 4.3 x 2.7 in.

Few traces of usage on the inside of the box, overall in exc...

A Famille-Rose Porcelain Snuff-Bottle with Figure-Motifs and a Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong Mark Height: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm) Condition Report: Good Condition Provenance: Property of a MA Collecter

Antique Yao wedding veil with celestial crown, silk and cotton  ; all hand made.
Small tear (see picture). 56 x 67 cms ; Qing dynasty. Yunnan, Guangxi. See the book « THE YAO », by Jess G.Pourret p129

Small, hand made cricket cage made of bamboo and bone with a copper handle. The cage has two tiers each with a sliding door. It measures 4.5" h, 4" w, 1.5"d.

Measuring 10" x 15 1/4", this textile was made by Hmong women living in Laos. Machine embroidery, reverse applique combined with some tightlyworked hand embroidery for accents. The spirals symbolize longevity. Condition is excellent and its estimated age is mid to late 20th century. The cushion is backed with a supple dark magenta pig suede and features an invisible side zipper for ease of dry cleaning. The pillow insert is 100% polyester fiber.

Stoneware water jar or mizusashi as used in the tea ceremony with round bottom developing into a diamond shaped edge. Greyish smooth stoneware, decorated with horizontal grooves, covered with brown iridescent glaze on the outside and with a mottled greenish-yellow glaze on the inside, dripping over the outside edge and down. Black lacquered, diamond-shaped coved. Takatori style, Japan, early Showa era, circa 1930-1950s.

H without cover 5¾ in.; with cover 6½ in.

Jar in fine condition, ...

Two Japanese pottery yunomi. One cylindrical with a warm terra cotta colored glaze with white dripping on a coarse, light buff body burnt to an earthy orange where the bottom meets the glaze - the ring foot notched beside an impressed, three character artist's mark. Height 3 3/16 inches (8.1 cm), Diameter 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm). The other with slightly curved sides and a rich, mottled iron glaze with a white to caramel dripping from the rim as if overflowing from the mottled white glazed interio...

10 Japanese Lacquer covered bowls with beautiful sprays of Chrysanthemums in gold and red colors continued from the top cover to the side of the bowl, 3 1/2" high with top on, 4 3/4" diameter-rim, gold painted wavy flowing water design under the cover. The condition is good, no damages.

This Barbini from the 1960's will bring a smile when you look inside to see the large murine fish at the bottom. Six strategically placed bubbles surround the fish, whose body is dark green at the top, with subtle aventurine stripes on a gold leaf body. The amorphous bowl form is a champagne color, 6 1/2" diameter and 2 1/2" tall, and is in excellent condition with normal wear at the base consistent with its age.

TANUKI INCENCE BURNER

Pottery incense burner of raccoon dog with such a kindly face, Taisho period (1912-1926), Japan, approx. H 14.5 x 13.5 x 13cm (5.70 x 5.31 x 5.11in). In well-used condition for long years as seen sooted inner part. Five small chips at upper lid as is. Because each size and texture (lie of fur) of both lids are slightly different, different pair of lids might have been combined during manufacturing process.


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A well potted Kuro Raku Chawan Black Raku Tea Bowl. The bowl is hand shaped, covered in black glaze with a few small areas in which the cream colour clay shows through. It rest very well in the hands! Raku mark impressed to the bottom. H 8 x 12 cm. Perfect condition.

Upper: Ink on gold leaf paper. The calligraphy writing by Jiang Zuo-bin (1884-1942), a political and military figure, and a diplomat during the Republic Period. Lower: Ink and color on gilded paper. The painting was attributed to Tang Xue-shi, signed in 庚午年 (1930). Excellent condition. Re-mounted by the previous owner.

Nokyojiku, hanging scroll with stamps and inscriptions (shuin) collected at temples visited at the Saigoku pilgrimage circuit. At each temple the pilgrim asks the custodian of the temple to stamp and inscribe his scroll. These scrolls are carried mostly by pilgrims who travel along the 88 holy sites of Shikoku, by pilgrims who complete a circuit of Kannon temples, and/or of Fudo Myo-o temples.

Hanging scroll with gold brocade mounting and gilded hardware, as used for Buddhist paintings. Th...

Fine old wedding blanket from the Mulao ethnic group in Southern China. This has a classic floral, butterfly and phoenix weft embroidered pattern. Excellent condition with no damage- this is woven with all handspun cotton thread with some tiny bits of silk floss. The dyes are a combination of indigo and possibly aniline and organic mix in the red and orangeish colors. L: 100cm/39.5in and W: 72cm/28.2in - with border L:122cm/48in and W: 88cm/35in.

Good Karen basket waterproofed with natural tree lacquer, good condition- i.e. no damage. Circa 40 to 50 years- purchased in the 1990s in Mae Hong Song, along the Thai/Burmese border. I was back there recently and old baskets have all sold out. See last enlargement for reference.

New Life Woodblock Print on Traditional Hanji Paper by Hong Sung Dam in 1982 (29 x 20 inches, 74 x 51 cm, including margins). Hong Sung Dam is a woodblock print artist who was a leader of the minjung, the peoples' political movement that arose from the ashes of the Gwangju Massacre where the Korean government slaughtered hundreds (some witnesses say thousands) of their own citizens in the streets in response to demonstrations in Gwangju. He was arrested in 1989, and suffered brutal torture in pr...

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Murano Cased Green and Honey Amber Art Glass Bowl with Large Bubble Decoration + Sfumato Effect!!! Attributed to Alfredo BARBINI!!! The bowl is very thick and heavy. There is no damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 6 1/2" x 6 1/4" x 2 1/2" high ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!

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Beautiful and Intricate Murano Cased White ZANFIRICO Net with Multicolor + AVENTURINE FLECKS Ribbons and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass Scroll Design Shell and Squared Shaped Bowls!!! Attributed to Fratelli TOSO!!! Perfect as Jewelry or Trinket dishes on any table. They have NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Scroll Shell Bowl measures 8 1/2" (21.59 cm) long x 6 1/2" (16.51 cm) wide x 3" tall (7.62 cm) - Sq...

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Beautiful Murano Cased White and Pink ZANFIRICO Ribbons and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass Decorative Bowl!!! Attributed to Fratelli TOSO!!! Very intricate piece. Perfect as a Jewelry or Display bowl on any table. For accuracy, there is an uneven pinched edge, as shown. Has NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 8 1/4" along each side (20.95 cm) x 2 3/4" high (6.98 cm) … International Buyers WELCOMED...

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Beautiful Murano Cased PINK Sommerso Ribbed Art Glass Vanity POWDER BOX with Original Label!!! Documented as an ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO piece!!! Still has the original label, which reads "Made In Murano Italy". Has NO damage (chips, nicks, fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 3 3/4" tall (9.52 cm) x 4" wide (10.16 cm) ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!